# Meta Bans TikTok Parent From US Ads

> Meta bans TikTok parent ByteDance from US and six other countries' ad networks.
- Title: Meta Bans TikTok Parent From US Ads · Musicbusinessworldwide
- Summary: Meta bans TikTok parent ByteDance from US and six other countries' ad networks. Meta banned ByteDance from advertising on its apps in the US and six other…
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## Meta bans TikTok parent
Meta banned TikTok parent ByteDance from advertising on its apps in the US and six other countries.

> We don’t have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people off our apps
## Restriction applies in seven markets
The ban covers the US, Canada, Egypt, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
## Third-party ads blocked
Campaigns from third-party advertisers directing users to TikTok or other ByteDance services are also restricted.
## Meta's statement
Meta said it doesn’t have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people off its apps.

> We don’t have to run ads from a competitor whose goal is to pull people off our apps
## Meta spokesperson
Meta spokesperson Chris Sgro called declining promotional services to a competitor a normal business practice.

> Declining promotional services to a competitor is a normal business practice across industries
## TikTok's September changes
TikTok limited how users can leave its app for other social platforms in September.
## Meta's teen safety settlement
Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion to settle claims over young users on Facebook and Instagram.
## TikTok's US entity
TikTok formed a majority American-owned entity to keep operating in the US in January.
## Key takeaway

Meta banned ByteDance from advertising on its apps in the US and six other countries after TikTok's September changes to limit user exits.